Venezuela Fishing Vacations
 Rio Chico Tarpon / Los Roques Bonefishing

Los Roques Bonefishing

Los Roques Archipelago, which lies 80 miles off Venezuela’s mainland, along the Caribbean Sea, is considered among the best bonefishing places in the World.  The Archipelago consists of forty-eight keys or islands; when overlooked from a plane, the look like a string of pearls against the azure blue of the Caribbean. Los Roques has been appointed as a National Park, and no new building can be constructed on the islands. Long-line fishermen have been forbidden and other kinds of fishing have been restricted. As a result, the amount of fish dwelling there has increased steadily, while other types of game fish have emerged into these protected waters, like big tarpons up to 80lb. and even 100lb. Big permit and enormous snook to 20lb. have been hooked and released also.   

No matter how one fished for bonefish, perhaps the most challenging way is to wade the flats, spot mailing fish, creep slowly within casting distance and them make a presentation. If the fish is not startled, it will most likely pick up a jig or fly, and within seconds, the angler is hooked to a miniature-size Express train. Conventional tackle Anglers may choose to fish within the boat at deeper areas, where huge schools of feeding bonefishes can be found. In those cases, 30 or more catches can be expected in a short period of time. Regardless of their size, bonefish can strip more line than any other fish of comparable size.  

We have three 28ft. Fiberglass boats fully available for our clients, with state-of-the-art equipment that includes 75HP Yamaha engines, VHF radios (in constant communications with the Main Island), every emergency device for insuring a safe sail, as well as tee-tops.  

Now to give more comfort to our clients and safety for the equipment during rough seas, we have adapted a very comfortable cushion SEAT as well as rod holders. Every boat has a captain and a guide, so fisherman will be left on the flats an the captain will pick them up at the end of the flats. Fisherman will not have to walk back to the boat and loose time.   

Our clients visiting Los Roques will stay at Posada Arrecife, a tastefully furnished lodge. Many amenities await you at Arrecife, since every room is equipped with air-conditioning, satellite TV and a phone. Meals will turn into a most enjoyable experience, as Arrecife offers a superb international cuisine served with European grace, as well as an open bar (domestic rum, beer and a selection of red and white wines for dinner time)

For insuring your comfort, Arrecife has its own back-up electric generator, that will support both air-conditioning and Arrecife’s industrial ice maker in the event of an energy failure. At Arrecife you will count on outstanding, top-quality service, provided by Mauricio, his wife Barbara, as well as his warm staff, willing to meet any need or desire you may have.  

Rio Chico Tarpon Fishing